He gives another smile, tries to understand her side
To show that he cares
She's consumed with everything that's been goin' on
She says

CHORUS
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

Everything will be alright, he assures her
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
Preoccupied, she's afraid
Afraid that what they're doing is not right
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
Whatever, whatever, whatever

CHORUS

Don't let go of my hand
Don't let go of my hand

He's working day and night, thinks he'll make her happy
Forgetting all the dreams that he had
He doesn't realize it's not the end of the world
It doesn't have to be that bad
She tries to explain, "It's you that makes my happy,"
Whatever, whatever, whatever

CHORUS

CHORUS OUT

Produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley
Lead Vocal by Michael Jackson
Background Vocals by Michael Jackson
Guitar by Carlos Santana
Additional Background Vocals by Mario Vasquez and Mary Brown
Orchestra Arranged and Conducted by Jeremy Lubbock
Guitar by Rick Williams
Whistle Solo: Carlos Santana and Stuart Brawley
Recorded by Teddy Riley, George Mayers and Bruce Swedien at Future Recording Studios, Norfolk and The Hit Factory/Criteria, Miami
Digital Editing by Teddy Riley and George Mayers
Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and George Mayers